From November 18 to November 24, 2024, NATO conducted two Baltic Air Policing missions during which Russian military aircraft were identified operating near Latvian airspace. On November 24, two civilian Belarusian aircraft briefly entered Latvian airspace before returning to Belarus. These incursions represent ongoing challenges to Latvian and NATO airspace security and highlight regional tensions. The Latvian National Armed Forces monitored the situation closely. The events underscore the continuing presence of Russian military aircraft near NATO airspace and unusual Belarusian civilian air activity.

From November 18 to November 24, 2024, NATO conducted two Baltic Air Policing missions during which Russian military aircraft were identified operating near Latvian airspace. On November 24, two civilian Belarusian aircraft briefly entered Latvian airspace before returning to Belarus. These incursions represent ongoing challenges to Latvian and NATO airspace security and highlight regional tensions. The Latvian National Armed Forces monitored the situation closely. The events underscore the continuing presence of Russian military aircraft near NATO airspace and unusual Belarusian civilian air activity.